Dampier vs Nickol
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dampier (954) sits above Nickol (951). Dampier skews owner-occupied (59%), Nickol runs more rental-dense (22% owner).
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Dampier and Nickol side by side
| Measure | Dampier | Nickol |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 22.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,282 | 4,938 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 296 mm | 303 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.4°C | 36.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Dampier edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 951).
Dampier vs Nickol: common questions
Does Dampier or Nickol have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dampier scores 954 vs 951 in Nickol. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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